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Critical Acclaim

WE92

Wine Enthusiast - "This is the winery's best Dijon Clones Chardonnay ever. It shows the balanced, long hangtime fruit of the vintage, bursting with ripe flavors of pineapples, oranges, honeydew melons and pears, along with toasty new French oak and vibrant acidity. What a yummy wine to drink with scallops or crab."

WW91

Wilfred Wong of Wine.com - "Chardonnay can be boring, this one is not that way! Beautiful core fruit in the nose, with just a wee bit of oak; really love the way it feels on the palate; youthful when I tasted it, this wine after it settles down a bit, will be super good. "

Pine Ridge Winery

In 1978 , a remarkable vineyard took shape alongside a deep pine
forest that climbs the western hillside of Napa Valley’s storied
Stags Leap District. Today, nestled in a small valley along the
Silverado Trail, the carefully maintained and terraced slopes
of Pine Ridge Vineyards blend gracefully with the natural rise
and fall of the land. Year after year, the wines of Pine Ridge
carry a sense of this place and its history. Continuity, balance
and meticulous craftsmanship are inherent in the wines and
deeply embedded in the winery's heritage. Each vintage reflects
the distinct characteristics of the appellation and a focused
commitment to refinement that reaches across the years, from
the founding of the winery to today.
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About Carneros

Technically a part of Napa Valley, the Carneros region straddles both Sonoma & Napa counties. It's the Napa region closest to the San Francisco peninsula and the San Pablo Bay, which is instrumental in controlling the climate of the area. The winds from the San Pablo bay create a cool weather pattern ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Notable Facts

Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Carneros are delicate, yet complex, with firm structure and acidity. And while the pair are the most popular varieties of the region, some winemakers have branched out, particularly with Syrah. The cool climate Syrah of Carneros is well structured and stylistically similar to Syrah from the Northern Rhone, though often fuller-bodied.

About California

It's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.

The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.

Pale gold in color, the Robert Stemmler Carneros Chardonnay opens with aromas of lemon, apple, and lime. On the palate
the apple and lemon flavors are joined by a hint of rich tropical fruit and an intriguing spice character. The ...

The Artesa Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques used are designed to retain the signature
Carneros aromas of lemon citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and ...

Carneros is renowned for stellar Chardonnay, and this vineyard is a gem. The selection of 100% Old Wente Chardonnay came
to us as budwood from the Winery Lake and Larry Hyde vineyards. It's a charming !eld selection, yielding a host ...

Alcohol By Volume Guide

Most wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.

Wine Style Guide

Light & Crisp

Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.